By Jing Ren Neeta Satam is making a difference in addressing climate change and other environmental issues – both as a photographer and a scientist. The winner of the first student fellowship from the new Missouri School of Journalism Smith/Patterson Pulitzer partnership, Satam spoke to students in the Science, Health and Environmental Writing class recently about her…

By Jing Ren “During the past 12 months, have you tried to lose weight?” The majority of overweight Americans will say no to that question, according to a recent study. Across the nation, the obesity rate is rising, but fewer overweight Americans are trying to lose weight, according to a study published in the Journal…

By Jing Ren ORLANDO —Weight loss isn’t easy, especially considering that many people would rather watch Netflix with a bowl of snacks than get up off the couch and go for a run. But another major reason that people have a difficult time losing weight is that they don’t know how, said Magdalena Pasarica, associate professor…

By Jing Ren BOSTON– Fish is regarded as a heart-healthy dinner option, but seafood lovers should be aware of the potential health risks from improperly handled fish. Food-borne illnesses sicken 48 million Americans each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Seafood-borne pathogens caused 188 outbreaks and 4,020 illnesses from 1973 to 2006,…

By Jing Ren It’s 6 in the morning, and MU Astronomy Director Angela Speck is already working at her kitchen table. After boiling two eggs, she sits down, opens Facebook and begins spreading the gospel of the 2017 eclipse. Speck can’t contain her enthusiasm for the Aug. 21 event, which will be the first total solar…

By Jing Ren COLUMBIA – Scientists and science enthusiasts in Columbia are getting ready for a gathering to defend the role of science. On Earth Day, April 22, the organization March for Science in Mid-Missouri will hold a local version of the Washington D.C. March for Science, a national non-partisan event promoting robust funding and…

By Jing Ren BOSTON—America should get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A total solar eclipse will occur over the United States on Aug. 21, 2017. It will be the first total solar eclipse within the contiguous 48 states since 1979. Ten to 12 million people live along the “path of totality,” where the moon will…